2018 In Arts And Culture
The ARTery critics reflect on the year's best books, music, movies, theater and art.
These 2018 Hip-Hop Album Covers Prove Cover Art Isn't A Thing Of The Past
As the music industry catapults into the digital age, album art was at risk of becoming a relic of our more physical past. But today's hip-hop industry proves that won't...
From Bernstein To The BSO And Beyond, The Year In Boston's Classical Music Scene
Critic Lloyd Schwartz looks back on what he loved, and what he hated, in 2018.
In 2018, Local Musicians Paid Tribute To Female Stars — And Showed How Far We've Come
Three cover albums by local bands invite us to reconsider the usual framing of work by women musicians.
The 15 Best Albums Of The Year
Music critics Amelia Mason, Arielle Gray and Eduardo Cepeda reflect on the year on the popular music landscape.
WBUR’s Most Downloaded Podcast Episodes Of 2018
Here’s a breakdown of our most downloaded episodes of 2018 (by podcast) to help you kick off your new year just right.
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7 Best Albums From Boston's Hip-Hop Scene This Year
This year proved to be a proved to be prolific for Boston hip-hop. Not only did emcees give their all in terms of ornate lyricism and aptly executed verses, their...
The 20 Best Movies (And TV Shows) Of 2018
Film critics Sean Burns and Erin Trahan reflect on the year on the big (and sometimes small) screens.
The Best Theater 2018 Brought To Boston's Stages
In fraught times, what's on the public's mind often pops up on stage. This year, there's been a noticeable shift toward shows for the underserved, the undocumented and the disadvantaged.
The Best Albums Out Of Boston This Year
Our critic Amelia Mason found herself drawn mainly to newcomers and those who thrive on the margins -- artists who had something particular to say, and said it well.
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things On TV In 2018
From pop-up videos and extended series to schoolgirls and hit women, critic-at-large Ed Siegel takes a look at the year on screen.
15 Books That Ask What It Means To Be Free In 2018
In looking at her favorite books of the year, critic Annalisa Quinn found a recurring theme: freedom -- whether to live without fear, to tell your own story, or to...